Yogurt is a popular food item in many households. You can eat it on it’s own or use it as an ingredient in a lot of recipes. If you have chronic kidney disease, you may be wondering if you can continue to enjoy yogurt in your daily diet, and the answer to that is….probably, but
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Bread is a common staple in many people’s lives. For individuals diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are concerned about potassium, finding a low potassium bread can be a top priority. In this article, we highlight low potassium bread options, help you determine whether you need to focus on potassium content, and explore other
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If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), you might assume cookies are off the table. After all, cookies have sugar, sometimes salt, maybe even additives—how can they possibly be kidney friendly? But here’s the good news: most cookies are actually low in potassium, low in phosphorus, and can even be low in sodium—depending
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A common question that people diagnosed with CKD have is “how much protein should I be eating?” Most people know from googling or talking to their doctor that they need to be eating a low protein diet, but they are not sure exactly what that means. There are published guidelines for how much protein people
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If you’ve been told that you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you might be wondering whether it’s possible to see a dietitian for help—and whether your insurance will pay for it. The good news? In many cases, insurance does cover nutrition counseling, often with zero out-of-pocket cost. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to check
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Chocolate is often misunderstood when it comes to kidney disease. Is it high in phosphorus? What about potassium? Can people with CKD enjoy brownies or chocolate cake? In this article, we’ll break it all down and help you feel more confident about enjoying chocolate while protecting your kidneys. Is chocolate high in phosphorus? Plain chocolate
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